Question 1

Amazon lists the dimensions as being 8 x 3.5 x 7 inches. Is it really that big?

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Yes, I do believe that is about the size of it. Lots of knobs; lots of options; inputs; outputs; changeable presets; voicings; noiseless bypass throughput; et al. This is no one trick pony. The sounds of Indian-influenced stringed instruments might actually require a stomp box the size of a sub-continent. This unit takes up a lot of real estate and is pricey, just not outrageously pricey. If you need this universe of sounds, then the cost and the size are of minimal consequence.

Question 2

Can I easily change/alter the presets and use them in any key I want..say C or C# ?

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I bought the RAVISH for a project and after the recordings were done I sold it.. I'm not sure regarding your question.. Sorry.  I can honestly say it really does sound like a sitar especially in the "exotic mode"  If you put in a signal that isn't in the "scale" it just won't play the note/notes. You can input any "key" as I recall there are 5 preset modes and I believe 2 of them are minor or major . Although its a one trick pony, it does the job of changing the guitars input signal very well. The person I sold it too used his acoustic (sound hole pup) to try it out.  After I set the controls it really amazed him. And he was quick with the cash.. If you do purchase one, using an expression pedal really is amazing and puts the Ravish in an elite group of efx.

Question 3

Is it normal that after i press the bypass pedal, no signal comes out of the main out? i expected unaffected guitar signal would be output in bypass.

Accepted Answer

Should allow dry signal out. Sounds like a defective unit.

Question 4

Can this drone without affecting the guitars signal as you play? Acting like a freeze?

Accepted Answer

I am not sure of your question! Are you asking if you can produce strictly a tonal drone sound similar to what a Tanpura does? You may be able to tweak the Ravish Sitar to do that within itself to some degree however I think the response will not be a consistent drone. It will probably vary and follow what comes in through the main instrument inputs to some degree. You may be better off downloading a Tanpura app for android and use that to produce your drone sound. There are a couple of good ones out there.

Item Weight	2 Pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.75"L x 4.75"W x 2.5"H
Style Name	Sitar Emulator
Power Source	Corded Electric
Controls Type	Knob
Signal Format	Analog
Hardware Connectivity	1/4-inch Audio
Amperage	160 Milliamps
Voltage	9 Volts

Ravish Sitar Emulator Pedal

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